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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Dec. 2 to Dec. 7

December 2, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Fathers Making Progress and Ex Fabula are hosting the “Fatherhood Experience” on Thursday. (Photo provided by Fathers Making Progress)

It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some events we think you shouldn’t miss. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon Thursday

1. DNC business engagement information session: Wednesday, Dec. 4
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Ald. Cavalier Johnson and Ald. Nikiya Dodd are presenting an update on business opportunities for the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Small business owners will be able to learn how they can benefit from the DNC. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required by Monday, Dec. 2. To register, click here. The event will be held at the Granville Connection, 8633 W. Brown Deer Rd., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

2. Readings from “Green Card Youth Voices”: Wednesday, Dec. 4
“Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Madison and Milwaukee High Schools” is a collection of 30 personal essays written by young immigrants who consider Wisconsin their home. Authors Aziz Kamal, Bibi Sadeeqa Sulaimankhel and Juweriya Hassen will each read an excerpt from the book on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Madison Poet Laureate Oscar Mireles will host and moderate. The event will be held at the Woodland Pattern Book Center, 720 E. Locust St., and begins at 6:30 p.m.

3. Free flu shots at St. Joe’s: Wednesday, Dec. 4
Ascension St. Joseph, 5000 W. Chambers St., is offering free flu shots on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The shots will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This offer is available to all those who haven’t received a flu shot yet.

4. The “Fatherhood Experience”: Thursday, Dec. 5
Fathers Making Progress and Ex Fabula are hosting the “Fatherhood Experience” on Thursday, Dec. 5. Milwaukee fathers of color are invited to share their stories and experiences during an Ex Fabula workshop at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, email FMPMKE@gmail.com. 

5. Youth and young adult resource fair: Saturday, Dec. 7
The Coalition on Lead Emergency is hosting a resource fair for youths and young adults on Saturday, Dec. 7. Information on programs, services and employment opportunities will be provided. Various organizations will be in attendance, including Public Allies, Earn & learn, Employ Milwaukee, MPS Youth Apprenticeship and more. The fair will take place at the COA Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, click here.

Bonus: Milwaukee NNS fundraising campaign: Now through Tuesday, Dec. 31

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is a nonprofit news organization. In order to survive, we rely on donations. Consider making a donation to our NewsMatch campaign, which ends Tuesday, Dec. 31. When you donate, NewsMatch will match your donation up to $1,000. Click here to donate.

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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.

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